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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 17.93 and 10.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 17.93 and 10.71 is: 14.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 17.93 = 10.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/17.93 = 10.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 17.93 × 10.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.03/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.76

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